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Tag: recent-news

Texas student journalists cover their district’s response to wave of book bans

(From left) Srihari Yechangunja, Angelina Liu, Manasa Mohan and Sri Achanta holding up their printed story spread.
(From left) Srihari Yechangunja, Angelina Liu, Manasa Mohan and Sri Achanta holding up their printed story spread.
Blog
June 1, 2023June 2, 2023 Emily Hickey

Texas student journalists cover their district's response to book bans and share why student journalists must report on censorship issues.

Tagged Behind the Story, Book Bans, censorship, Coppell High School, recent-news, Texas

SPLC and coalition express concerns about student press freedom incidents at LA City College

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SPLC News
June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Student Press Law Center

The Student Press Law Center and 24 press freedom advocates express concern about challenges to student press freedom at LA City College.

Tagged California, censorship alert, LA City College, recent-news

SPLC commends Florida principal for withstanding pressure, supporting yearbook students

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SPLC News
May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Student Press Law Center

Just a few days after a similar situation at a Missouri high school, the Lyman High School Greyhound yearbook in Florida withstood public public pressure to censor a spread.

Tagged censorship, Florida, high school, recent-news, yearbook

SPLC commends Missouri school district for supporting yearbook students’ editorial independence

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SPLC News
May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Student Press Law Center

The Student Press Law Center commends the Kirkwood administration for their courage and dedication to empowering student voices!

Tagged high school, Missouri, recent-news, yearbook

SPLC commends PA principal for reversing censorship decision

Censorship Alert
SPLC News
May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Student Press Law Center

The Student Press Law Center demands Conestoga High School reverse the recent censorship of its student newspaper, The Spoke.

Tagged censorship, featured, high school, newspaper, Pennsylvania, press-release, recent-news

Aleksandra Sidorova explores the value of cultivating strong connections with sources

A headshot of Aleksandra Sidorova with the Behind the Story logo to the left.
Blog
May 5, 2023June 2, 2023 Emily Hickey

Student journalist Aleksandra Sidorova shares her process for writing her story that exposed a lack of information about student-parents on her campus.

Tagged Behind the Story, college, recent-news, student journalism, SUNY Plattsburgh

How We Won West Virginia: Kellen Hoard Talks New Voices Advocacy and Advice 

New Voices
April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Emily Hickey

Student advocate Kellen Hoard talks about strategies that worked when trying to pass a state law protecting student journalists.

Tagged featured, new voices, recent-news, West Virginia

Q&A with SPLC’s New Executive Director

Introducing Gary Green
Blog
April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 Student Press Law Center

Get to know the new executive director, including his vision for the organization, what drew him to the mission and some fun facts!

Tagged featured, recent-news

CENSORSHIP ALERT: Student paper shut down for LGBTQIA+ coverage

Censorship Alert
SPLC News
April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Student Press Law Center

School officials at Northwest Public Schools in Nebraska shut down the Viking Saga after the paper covered LGBTQIA+ issues.

Tagged censorship, high school, Nebraska, recent-news

Cautiously optimistic: Pushing for full reinstatement of the Viking Saga

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Blog
April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Hadar Harris

Hadar Harris, executive director at the Student Press Law Center, shares her thoughts on updates in the recent Nebraska censorship case.

Tagged censorship, Nebraska, recent-news, viking saga

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